Miners Colfax Medical Center
Raton, NM · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 32E027) · 37 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (575) 445-4544 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Miners Colfax Medical Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars. It also holds 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Miners Colfax Medical Center reports 4.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 44.4%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 5 out of 5.
Miners Colfax Medical Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Miners Colfax Medical Center is a government (state)-owned nursing home in Raton, Colfax County, New Mexico, certified since March 1974. It operates 37 certified beds with an average of 24.3 residents, and it participates in Medicaid.
On CMS Care Compare, Miners Colfax Medical Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars. Its individual CMS ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.66 per resident per day, including 1.68 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
The data does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, nor does it show any ownership change in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Miners Colfax Medical Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the New Mexico state average of 2.85 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The data lists this facility as a Medicaid provider; contact the facility at 5754454544 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicare participation.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.66 per resident per day, including 1.68 RN hours, with 44.4% staff turnover; the CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon displayed and is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 37 certified beds with an average daily census of 24.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; the data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 31, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 5 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the data; contact the facility at 5754454544 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5754454544 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/32E027?state=NM.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.